West Richland Police Department

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e comments that disparage any ethnic, racial or religious group. Repeat or continuous offenders could be blocked from posting. Further, the City reserves the right to hide comments that are spam, include links to other sites, commercial in nature, clearly off topic, advocate illegal activity, promote particular services, products, political candidates, issues, or organizations, infringe on copyrights and/or trademarks, or are outdated. Please note that user comments expressed on this site do not reflect the opinions and position of the West Richland Police Department or employees. If you have any questions concerning the operation of this online moderated discussion site, please e-mail [email protected]

I have some exciting news for YOU! Something we have all been waiting for is finally open… The new roundabout at Keene a...
08/28/2026

I have some exciting news for YOU! Something we have all been waiting for is finally open…

The new roundabout at Keene and W. Van Giesen St. (Crowd roars with excitement! 🥳👏) Might want to check it out on your way home. Please drive safe everybody.

Found dog: Desert View Mobile Home Park This pup has been reported by several people as wandering for the past few days....
08/21/2026

Found dog: Desert View Mobile Home Park

This pup has been reported by several people as wandering for the past few days. Please call ACCO if you recognize this animal. 509-967-7112

Good morning West Richland community!👮‍♂️🍩Just your local Officers starting this Sunday morning the right way, with some...
08/16/2026

Good morning West Richland community!👮‍♂️🍩

Just your local Officers starting this Sunday morning the right way, with some good coffee, and of course some donuts. 😁

Hope everyone has a safe, relaxing, and blessed Sunday! Stay kind to all!

We had a surprise visit today from Lim, a local artist in the area. He created a drawing of "Lucias", the bait dog previ...
07/31/2026

We had a surprise visit today from Lim, a local artist in the area. He created a drawing of "Lucias", the bait dog previously posted in response to reading about his passing. Animal control rarely sheds tears in uniform, but some tears were shed today. Thank you so much... -ACCO

Lucias the “Bait Dog”: 2014-2026If you are new to our FB page, you may have not heard of “Lucias”. If you type his name ...
07/25/2026

Lucias the “Bait Dog”: 2014-2026

If you are new to our FB page, you may have not heard of “Lucias”. If you type his name in the search bar (along with “bait dog”), you will find stories and articles of him. “Lucias” won an award last year for hitting 40 dogs caught for WRPD animal control within his 10 years of service. Sadly, the mighty ‘dog catching legend’ has passed away.

Lucias has been around WRPD for the past 11 years, with his recent ‘retirement years’ mostly spent at home and going on nature adventures. Many officers, sergeants, and even Chief’s that have already retired within that timeframe know this little legend well.

Lucias, himself, was a stray dog in the community that was later adopted by animal control. 1 year into his adoption, he was deployed for the first time on duty to catch two dogs. It took 5 minutes for the catch- and since then he has been assisting animal control for scared/timid dogs left and right. He has even captured dogs while off duty. Lucias made a big difference to the dogs that needed help within our community. He will be missed and his little legend will be remembered. He will always be known as THE “bait dog”.

-ACCO

WRPD would like to recognize recently promoted officer Haulk to the rank of patrol sergeant. Sergeant Haulk has been wit...
07/22/2026

WRPD would like to recognize recently promoted officer Haulk to the rank of patrol sergeant. Sergeant Haulk has been with West Richland PD since 2022 with a total of 8 years of law enforcement experience.

Also, we promoted SRO King to the rank of SRO/Detective. Det. King will be splitting his time between the school and the investigations office.

WRPD is proud of both of these officers and the commitment they have to West Richland. Their experience in both leadership and investigations will take WRPD to an even higher level of professional police services to West Richland.

Congratulations to both of you in your recent promotions.

***Update***Owners have been located!This pup was located near Southlake Dr. in West Richland. If you are the owner or k...
07/20/2026

***Update***
Owners have been located!

This pup was located near Southlake Dr. in West Richland. If you are the owner or know the owner please have them call non-emergency dispatch 509-628-0333.

Case Number: 26-006944

Pup was causing a traffic jam on Van Giesen St. Contact non emergency dispatch at (509) 628-0333 if she belongs to you. ...
07/13/2026

Pup was causing a traffic jam on Van Giesen St. Contact non emergency dispatch at (509) 628-0333 if she belongs to you. Currently in foster care.

07/12/2026

Officers responded to an assault in progress on 7/10/2026 at 7300 W Van Giesen. Before we arrived, the suspect decided to leave the scene and took off in a vehicle.

A short time later, officers located the suspect’s car at which point the driver chose the least impressive option: running from the police. A pursuit was authorized, and the suspect headed toward Richland at a pace that suggested he really didn’t want to chat with us.

Thankfully, Richland Police Department was nearby and was quick to assist as the pursuit entered Richland. The pursuit continued into Kennewick, where the suspect tried to add a bonus round by jumping out and running on foot.

Unfortunately for him, both RPD and WRPD were right behind, no side quests allowed and he was taken into custody without further incident.

Huge shoutout to our partners at Richland PD for the amazing work.

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7920 W Van Giesen Street
West Richland, WA
99353

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 12pm

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+15099673425

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